Bharathi Park & Aayi Mandapam
Bharathi Park
A shaded green park in the heart of the French Quarter, where the white Greco-Roman Aayi Mandapam at its center is a symbol of the city.
Bharathi Park lies at the heart of the French Quarter, surrounded by the Raj Nivas (the governor's residence), the Legislative Assembly, and the former French administrative buildings. At the center of the park stands the white Greco-Roman Aayi Mandapam, built during the reign of Napoleon III. It commemorates Aayi, a woman who donated land for the construction of a reservoir, and her image also appears on the official emblem of Puducherry. The park is free to enter, has dense shade, and is a good place to rest while exploring the French Quarter.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Pondicherry Museum
- Promenade Beach (Rock Beach)
- White Town (French Quarter)
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Our Lady of Angels Church
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral
- Botanical Garden, Puducherry